Phlomis Species, Sinai Jerusalem Sage

Phlomisaurea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phlomis (FLOW-miss)
Species
aurea (AW-re-uh)
Synonym
Phlomis flavescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Concord, California

El Cerrito, California

Richmond, California

Seattle, Washington

Hinton, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8b) | July 2006 | neutral

Distribution in the wild:
Sinai, amongst rocks. Possibly in Jordan.

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